On the Ocean Front in
Victorian Ocean Grove

14 Ocean Avenue
Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756

Tel:  (732)774-4771
Fax:  (732) 502-0403
E-mail: housebysea@monmouth.com

The building was custom designed for this location by a Dutch architect and was built for Paul Cushman Cameron in 1926. The original structure had one porch on the first floor and in the late forties, two more porches were added facing the Atlantic Ocean and offering a panoramic view of the coastline. The morning sun rises in full view bringing a light and cheery glow during the start of the day. Before noon the sun has moved overhead and for the remainder of the day the porches are shaded and cool.

Since the house is built on an ocean front corner lot, it is open to summer breezes on three sides. Most rooms face the ocean to the south and east, and the remaining rooms are open to the west. One of the unique features inside the house is an airy stairwell in the center of the building which circulates the ocean breezes throughout the building. This also provides convenient access to the porches, the bedrooms, and the two large gathering rooms that are used for relaxing and socializing.

The House by the Sea offers a lifestyle rather than a typical hotel experience.

Your innkeepers live here year round and for three months in the summer they share their house with you. Many of our guests have remarked that they feel they are staying with friends or on a nostalgic trip to the past "visiting Grandma."

The atmosphere is quiet, no phones or TV's in the bedrooms, but two comfortable gathering rooms have color television and friendly companionship.

Ocean Grove has been a popular seaside resort since 1869 and has been designated as an Historic Site by both the National Park Service and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. The Grove has also been identified as a tourist destination on the Coastal Heritage Trail.

A leisurely stroll will take you into America's Golden Age amidst the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the country, situated beside the natural boardwalk and sandy beach. Your car can remain parked for your entire stay, since everything is within walking distance including charming shops and restaurants.

A major feature of Ocean Grove is the 6,000 seat 100-year old Great Auditorium surrounded by the distinctive summer tent homes that capture the mood of the original camp meeting site. Each week during the summer an impressive roster of famous speakers, performing artists, entertainers, and religious programs are presented in this beautiful setting.

OPEN FROM MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND.