New Year's Getaway To The Jersey Shore

I've always thought about renting out a shore house to ring in the New Year.

When I was a younger  (maybe just a few years younger), most of my friends wanted to celebrate New Years dining and  dancing in the big City or skiing in Vermont or Aspen.   I've done NYC once and Philly several times but I've always been more of a house party gal.

What could be better than renting a beachfront at the Jersey Shore  and having a small gathering with your family and close friends?

I think this is a great way to ring in the New Year or to spend your whole Christmas week.  The Jersey Shore has many great places for whatever you want to do.  Wonderful stores and restaurants are open.   Vacation rentals are available at a discounted rate.  Most importantly, Relax Concierge is open to provide you with premium rental items to make your  vacation similar to a stay at a fine resort.

Holiday Gift Idea: Relax Concierge Gift Certificate

Our gift certificates are great way to help that special friend or family relax during their next Jersey Shore vacation. Perfect gift for the holidays!    Gift certificates can be used for all our rental items and services at the Jersey Shore.   Vacation rental address is not needed at time of purchase.  Personalized message can also  be included.  

Free shipping of gift certificate to billing address or to recipient address if provided.   Rental items and services are delivered to towns listed at www.relaxconcierge.com/locations.php.  Gift certificates are redeemable over phone or on www.relaxconcierge.com using provided coupon code. 

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Weekend: Manasquan, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake & Asbury Park

This weekend was busy, busy, busy.  We were in Manasquan, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake and in Asbury Park.  Sometimes not once but multiple times.

We kicked off the weekend with a dinner at St. Stephen in Spring Lake.  St. Stephens is our go-to weekend spot.  My husband and I both had their Chicken Pot Pie.  We typically order the Irish Car Bomb Cheesecake but they were out of it so we tried something else that wasn't as delicious.

Photo by Jersey Shore Jen

On Saturday,  I spent some time with my mom and sister.  We visited the Restaurant Supply Store in Point Pleasant so my mom could get her mini bundt pans.  This place is perfect for the cook in your house.  It's open to the public so stop on by.  From here we went to Joe Leones for some lunch.  We ordered a Sausage & Pepper Sandwich and a few salads for the crew.

Saturday night included a Surprise 30th birthday at Manasquan Beach House (a.k.a. O'Neills) for Erin.  Erin helped Relax this summer in the Lavallette area.  After leaving at 10:30 - we grabbed a bar pie at Squan Tavern.

Sunday started off as it normally would after a Saturday night out at the bars.  By 9am we were surprised by a friend who volunteered to make everyone at the house omelettes!   What a nice surprise.  By noon, I had planned a get together with Jersey Shore Jen in Asbury Park.  After dining at Langosta Lounge, we took a walk on the boardwalk, checked out the lobby at the Empress and then checked out Porta.

Check out Jen's blog post here.

Linen Rental (and More) in Monmouth and Ocean County

Let Relax Concierge enhance your next Jersey Shore vacation by providing you with premium rental items and personal services.  We provide customized amenities typically only available at a hotel or resort.

Bed Linen Rental        

For the bedroom, Relax Concierge offers 100% Egyptian cotton sheet sets, duvets, down alternative comforters, mattress pads, pillows and more. \ More info...

Bath Towel and
Beach Towel Rental

For the bathroom, Relax Concierge offers luxurious bath towels, plush bathrobes, Chi hair dryers and L’OCCITANE toiletries.  More info...

Beach Gear Rental

For the beach, Relax Concierge offers resort quality umbrellas, beach towels, chairs, carts and outdoor games. Relax Concierge also offers indoor family fun options including video game console rentals – perfect for a rainy day.  More info...

In addition to rental items, Relax Concierge offers a variety of services including grocery delivery, personal shopping and bed making complete with chocolates on guest pillows. All rental orders are delivered to and picked up from the vacation rental home. All services are coordinated in advance to coincide with arrival time. 

Long Beach Island Linen Rental, Beach Gear Rental and More

Bed Linen Rental        

Let Relax Concierge enhance your next Jersey Shore vacation by providing you with premium rental items and personal services.  We provide customized amenities typically only available at a hotel or resort.

For the bedroom, Relax Concierge offers 100% Egyptian cotton sheet sets, duvets, down alternative comforters, mattress pads, pillows and more.  More info...

Bath Towel and
Beach Towel Rental

For the bathroom, Relax Concierge offers luxurious bath towels, plush bathrobes, Chi hair dryers and L’OCCITANE toiletries.  More info...

Beach Gear Rental

For the beach, Relax Concierge offers resort quality umbrellas, beach towels, chairs, carts and outdoor games. Relax Concierge also offers indoor family fun options including video game console rentals – perfect for a rainy day.  More info...

In addition to rental items, Relax Concierge offers a variety of services including grocery delivery, personal shopping and bed making complete with chocolates on guest pillows. All rental orders are delivered to and picked up from the vacation rental home. All services are coordinated in advance to coincide with arrival time. 

Relax Concierge provides services to all towns on Long Beach Island including Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township, Brant Beach, Brighton Beach, Haven Beach, High Bar Harbour, Holgate, Loveladies, North Beach, Peahala Park, Spray Beach, The Dunes, Ship Bottom, Surf City

Trip Report: Ocean City NJ

We spent some time today in Ocean City looking at retail space and visiting with friends and a few local businesses.

The retail space search has been exciting.  We hope to announce our new location in the next few weeks.  For now the search continues.  

From here, we stopped by Home Care Specialists/Bonded Babysitters to recap on Summer fun with Ed Sheppard.  From here we stopped at the new Keller Williams (formerly French Realty) to distribute our brochures and show them samples of our products.

We followed this up with a great lunch at Who's On First. We had a focaccia cheese sandwich and then had to get a cup of coffee and got some scones for breakfast tomorrow.

In the late afternoon, I met up with a realtor friend to help snap a photo for their holiday card. We stopped at the bottom of the new bridge at 9th street to take a photo with the new sign by the walking path.  This is a fun photo spot to take photos with your family and friends.   BYOSH - Bring Your Own Santa Hat.

We are looking forward to many other photo opps with the opening of the new walking/bike path over the bridge.  

Spring Lake Candlelight Inn Tour

There’s something magical about visiting a home that’s all lit up by candles. A warm welcoming glow takes over, curious shadows dance in hallways, and there’s an instant festive feel.

We are looking forward to attend the 2011 Spring Lake Christmas Inn Tour on Saturday December 3rd.

The festivities kick off with a complimentary tea party at the Breakers from 2:00-3:30.  From there, visit the christmas boutique at the Ocean House from 2:00-7:00.  The tour starts at 3:30 and wraps up at 7:00.


Tickets are $25 per person.  For tickets and information, call 732-449-0577 or 732-859-1465. 


Here are a list of the Historic Inns of Spring Lake.