Another light coating of snow overnight.
Looks pretty on the dunes and beach…but I’m ready for summer 🙂


Another light coating of snow overnight.
Looks pretty on the dunes and beach…but I’m ready for summer 🙂
Santa– the life size plywood cut out version- has been an important part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Santa began his life of service in the early 1960s at my parents’ first house in Avalon. He was surrounded by big, multi-colored bulbs on the newly planted shrubs. Inside that modest Golden Home rancher, 4 little girls hung their stockings on a cardboard fireplace with a plug in red bulb that magically turned the metal wheel to create “fire”!
In the 1970s, Santa moved with our family 5 blocks south in Avalon to a larger, 2 story home with a real wood fireplace. The colorful exterior lights were eventually replaced with more subtle white bulbs, but the spot light literally remained on Santa.
In the off season, Santa hung proudly on the garage wall- watching us all come and go. Those little girls grew up and moved out, bringing back grandchildren for days on the beach. In the 1980s, my young sons were fascinated by Santa, and maybe a bit intimidated based on our attempts to use him for improved behavior!
When my parents downsized to a townhouse in the early 1990s, my father asked if I wanted Santa for our home. Of course, I was thrilled- and Santa didn’t complain as he was forced to leave Avalon and move “off shore”.
Santa loyally followed us on each move- knowing that he would be given a prominent position (with a flood light) at Christmas. Years later, he gratefully moved back to the island to become a Stone Harbor resident!
Now coasting past his mid-50s, Santa was showing signs of wear (aren’t we all).
For several years, I thought about arranging a touch up, but it just didn’t feel right. Thankfully, our niece offered her artistic talents – a perfect fit!
So the newly refreshed Santa is back in his designated spot in front of our home- ready to face another 50+ years by the beach ????
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2024 Update- We sold our home, so Santa moved with us to Avalon while we wait for our new townhome to be built. Time marches on…and Santa tags along!
Exceptionally well maintained upside down style home.
Unique rear yard oasis featuring a custom outdoor kitchen and sitting area.
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus an extra family room with a built in bar.
For additional information and photos: MLS Fact Sheet
Contact me for more details! ann.delaney@tksir.com
A rare find!
80′ X 110′ lot – situated just 6 homes from the beach entrance.
Unground wiring and no poles on the block for unobstructed views!
$5,200,000.
Link for MLS details and photos: 190 76th Street MLS details
Questions? ann.delaney@tksir.com
Thank you for your interest!
I’m thrilled to announce a new initiative from our office, Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty, specifically designed for our rental properties. We’re creating online digital property books for all our rental homes, providing a comprehensive resource for our guests. Additionally, we’ll offer a support platform where guests can easily get answers to any questions or address any issues during their stay.
The new digital property book will include essential information about each rental home, such as check-in and check-out times, Wi-Fi details, coffee maker type, special property instructions, local area information, and more. If owners have any specific instructions for their property, we will include them in our online guestbook, too.
For additional details, feel free to reach out to me: ann.delaney@tksir.com or 609-967-7950
Pristine rancher located just minutes from the Avalon NJ beaches. An ideal spot for a seasonal or full time home.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus an office. 2 car garage. Fenced yard, and plenty of privacy.
$799,000 attractively furnished.
For more details: MLS link
When traveling, it’s always fun to discover the Avalon or Stone Harbor connections.
We spent a week in the Lake Tahoe region right after Labor Day. And almost every day, talked with people who have family or personal ties to our 7 mile island!
One young man by the pool mentioned that he and his brothers had all been Avalon lifeguards. Because I brought along my beach bag for this trip, I gave him one of my 2024 beach tags as a souvenir. He was thrilled. A really sweet encounter.
It’s a gift to see the enthusiasm for our special beach location – especially when we are visiting another beautiful spot. It never gets old!
Sunday 9/1 at 8:30am
Start/finish at the Avalon Community Hall.
TK Charities website for additional information.
Think Summer!