2 Blocks to Beach: Sunny Ocean Grove Apartment

Location is great, super close to the beach and main Ave. I only gave 4 stars because of the lack of amenities. Most rentals in ocean grove provide beach passes, beach towels, luggage racks or dressers, and a place to rinse off the sand outside. These would be a huge value add. This place was good for a group of 5-6. Not much common space if you’re using the pullout couch in the main area. Beds are comfy. The balcony is great for the ocean breeze. Would have loved some comfy chairs on upstairs porch. Again, pretty good place. Being in ocean grove, you’re not inside a lot, so the lack of space is doable. Overall, it worked well for our family of 5.

Aside from a couple of minor inconveniences, the stay was excellent. It had an incredible location and easily accommodated our amount of guests. Evolve was helpful and responsive the times we had communicated as well.

I reported everything to the local management and she said that she appreciated it very much. For a summer vacation provided they fix the issues . . . the location is wonderful. It’s a block and 1/2 walk from the beach and boardwalk. Beautiful. Nice neighborhood. Quiet and family friendly. Keep in mind it is up a very narrow steep set of stairs, approximately a carryon bag wide.

Besides the location, there is nothing special about this rental. The listing is mostly accurate but it is just the bare bone essentials without any personality or character to go along with it. We did not find the furnishings to be comfortable - it is clear that this is simply an investment property. Swapping out beds for pull out couches in the bedroom would be a step in the right direction. Admittedly, our visit to Ocean Grove in September is to spend more time outside than inside but should it rain and you're stuck inside, like it did for our stay, it is rather sterile. One other note is that we were only two, which was fine, but with one bathroom it would definitely be a challenge for more than four people even with the number of pull out couches. For those that are on more of a budget and don't need much in terms of creature comforts, this may be perfectly fine for the location you get.